Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
30 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Abraham Accords explained: What it means and why Pakistan is rattled by Trump’s pushAbraham accords means: The Abraham Accords, a 2020 normalization agreement between Israel and several Arab nations, are being revived by Do...
26 May, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
The Abraham Accords: The boldest Middle East gamble in decades, did it actually work? Here's all about itAbraham Accords: Trump just called six Muslim nations to sign the Abraham Accords — live, out loud, tied to an Iran nuclear deal. Pakistan ...
25 May, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
UAE's OPEC exit may not hit oil markets, say executivesUAE’s planned exit from OPEC is unlikely to disrupt global oil markets despite its sizable output, say industry executives, though it may d...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Why is the UAE, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, leaving OPEC? Will Iraq or Kuwait leave next, and what it means for oil prices and the cartel’s futureWhy is UAE leaving OPEC, will Iraq or Kuwait leave next? Nearly 3.5 million barrels per day are now at stake. The Organization of the Petro...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? Global diplomacy and rising tensions shape Gulf outlookStrait of Hormuz crisis to lead Gulf region into recession? The Gulf region faces rising tensions after attacks, shipping restrictions, and...
27 Apr, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
What is Donnyland, and where is it? Size and location explainedWhat is Donnyland, and where is it? Ukrainian negotiators explored naming a part of the Donbas region Donnyland to influence US support dur...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Radisson Hotel Group expects to create 65,000-80,000 job opportunities in India by 2030 with 500 propertiesRadisson Hotel Group is embarking on an ambitious journey to enhance its footprint in India, targeting the launch of 500 hotels by 2030. Th...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Saudi to focus $925 billion fund on domestic economy under new 5-year planSaudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is shifting focus to domestic growth. A new five-year strategy prioritizes six key themes including t...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Xi's $270 billion Middle East bet limits China support for IranChina's substantial investments across the Middle East, particularly in green tech and tourism, are now jeopardized by regional conflict. D...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
- Saudi Tourism Launches Global Campaign with Cristiano Ronaldo, Promising Visitors More Than Just Football02 Sep, 2025, 03.37 PM IST
Saudi Arabia’s push for tourists draws more foreign visitorsSaudi Arabia welcomed a record 30 million foreign tourists in 2024, up from 27.5 million in 2023. The kingdom is investing nearly $1 trilli...
22 Jan, 2025, 06.32 PM IST
Saudi Arabia's PIF sets up tourism investment firmSaudi Arabia aims to attract 100 million domestic and international visitors per year by 2030, part of an overhaul of the economy to cut re...
27 Jul, 2023, 09.47 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches free 4-day stop-over visaThe visa has a validity of three months and will be issued free of cost. This means that you can apply for the visa up to 90 days before yo...
03 Feb, 2023, 10.58 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to launch $4 billion tourism development fundThe Tourism Development Fund will launch equity and debt investment vehicles to develop the tourism sector in collaboration with private an...
21 Jun, 2020, 02.43 PM IST
Saudi Crown Prince Salman's India visit to be qualitatively different from PakistanSaudi Crown Prince Salman will visit India, Pakistan, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia beginning this Sunday.
15 Feb, 2019, 08.50 PM IST
India eyes investment opportunity in $500 billion infra projects in Saudi ArabiaIndia plans to explore investment opportunities during the upcoming two-day visit of a delegation to Riyadh.
26 Nov, 2018, 06.23 PM IST